School lunches

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is trying to convince the Legislature to make free school meals for all students a permanent program. She stopped by a middle school in Troy Wednesday to help make her case. Rick Pluta has more.

More than two days past the deadline, the Michigan Legislature met into the early morning to finally approve a bipartisan $80 billion budget for the new fiscal year. Rick Pluta reports.

Some details are starting to come out about what to expect in Michigan’s next state budget. Colin Jackson has more.

Ann Arbor State Representative Jason Morgan says he’s happy to see a budget deal has been agreed to but still needs to see the details before giving his final approval. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

The lieutenant governor and some Lansing lawmakers passed out lunches to elementary school students on Tuesday in the capital city. Colin Jackson has more.

State Senator Jeff Irwin says he’s scared what will happen if the state government shuts down on October 1st due to no state budget being passed. It’s already affecting the universal free breakfast and lunch programs in Washtenaw County and across the state. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

Superintendent Jazz Parks says, unless a budget passes with the funding included, the program will end October 1. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ann Arbor School Board has a light agenda tonight, but it's expected to hear an update on the lack of a state education budget. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

Michigan Democrats are sounding the alarm that the continued budget stalemate could jeopardize free school meals. But AAPS officials say, as of now, parents need not worry. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Michigan House voted this week to ban certain dyes and additives from school foods. Colin Jackson has more.